Kris and I got back yesterday from a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Jay, a friend of mine, took us down to his parents house in Brazoria, TX. We've been down there many times, and this weekend was just as amazing as all the others. Three days of games, drinks and relaxation with our friends.
The subject of this entry, however, is related to our drive back on Monday. The weather in Texas has been rainy all weekend, and on Monday morning, we found ourselves in Houston in terrible weather. A torrential downpour was flooding streets and crippled traffic. During this downtime in the trip, Kris began asking me random questions, as she often does during car travel. One of the questions was, "Do you have a desire to learn how to fly a plane?" Very random, and my answer was, no, I have no desire to learn how to fly a plane. We discussed sailing, which is something I would like to learn, and then the topic moved to something equally as random, involving Kris designing an underground barn for her farm.
The question did cause me to start thinking about life dreams. Things I'd like to do in my lifetime. Not "make money", or "have kids", but the fun things I'd like to accomplish. The attainable wishes.
So, here is my list of things I would like to accomplish. They are all things I could accomplish with preparation and/or funding. Whether I am able to do them remains to be seen, but its what I'd like to do.
Thru-hike the Appalachian Trail
Travel to Cambodia
Learn to Meditate (I've started this one)
Setup my own Disc Golf course
Scuba dive a shipwreck
Finish writing my book (I have one in the works, but doesn't everybody?)
Its a partial list, and I may add more as I remember dreams. Anyone reading, please post a comment with your life dreams.
Interestingly enough, as Rene and I were driving back, stuck in rain-delayed traffic, we were talking and wondering if Craig and Kris got caught up in the same mess...
Interestingly-ly enough, I mentioned to Rene a few months ago that I would also like to thru-hike the App. Trail. Sounds like we got ourselves a convoy.
other things:
-Open a glassblowing studio and teach glassblowing
-Design my own home from ground up and/or below
Posted by: matt | May 30, 2007 at 03:56 PM
We can hike the AT together then. I just need a year to get in shape, and a three week head start on the trail. That way, we get to the end at the same time.
Posted by: Craig | May 30, 2007 at 05:09 PM